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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.94, 22,073.04 and 9,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.94, 22,073.04 and 9,281.03 is: 12,806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.94 : 22,073.04 = 9,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.94/22,073.04 = 9,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.94x = 22,073.04 × 9,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.94x = 204,860,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,860,436.07/15,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.23

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